Elizabeth Traynor

Joe Barton released a bill Thursday that seeks to bring the salaries of federal consultants down, saying the amounts paid to employees by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency are hallmarks of a “runaway program.”
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The bill seeks to freeze regulations enacted by the Obama administration that critics say harm small businesses. The measures the legislation seeks to halt, Smith’s release said, are those that cost the economy $50 million or more, but contain exceptions such as health and safety, criminal or civil rights laws, trade agreements and national security.
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At a breakfast interview with reporters hosted by the Christian Science Monitor Wednesday, Hoyer said that advocating for greater gun control is “the right thing for us to do,” especially, he added, in light of the intended nature of such weapons.
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President Barack Obama issued a statement saying he and his wife, Michelle Obama, were “deeply saddened” to learn of Ride’s passing, and spoke to the impact she had as a role model for the nation.

“As the first American woman to travel into space, Sally was a national hero and a powerful role model,” said Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. “She inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars and later fought tirelessly to help them get there by advocating for a greater focus on science and math in our schools,” Obama said. “Sally’s life showed us that there are no limits to what we can achieve and I have no doubt that her legacy will endure for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sally’s family and friends.”

USA Today reports that Paul’s camp is working with the leadership of the GOP convention to organize the congressman’s appearance at the Tampa event, hammering out logistics to bring both Paul and his supporters to the convention.
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In the wake of the outcry prompted by Rep. Louie Gohmert’s comments on the shooting in Colorado last week, the Tyler Republican issued a statement Saturday night that called his radio interview “grossly taken out of context.”
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